1987 Mazda B2000 owned by Kenny Franklin

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Issue

March 2020

Owner

Kenny Franklin

Ride

Oldskol
(1987 Mazda B2000)

Meaning Behind the Name

I like keeping it old school so it fits

Photographer

Adam Johnson

Ride Details

Original Cost

5,600

Build Cost

Many years & A LOT of money

What was the inspiration?

A friend of mine moved near me in 1988 with the first mini I had ever seen , I was hooked that day I seen his truck .

How long did it take you to build?

Are we ever done building ?

How long have you been building?

I’ve been building since 1988

Club Affiliations

Xtreme Lowz

Your future plans?

Would like to body drop it .

Vehicle history

I got this truck in 1989 & immediately started working on it made my parents mad because I “broke” my truck . My dad didn’t like the idea of me not leaving the truck alone but was always there to help me out until he passed away In 1991 . My Mom stepped in to help when she could whether it be to hold something or her advice . Before my Dad passed he paid my truck off for me but never told me . I will continue to work on this truck as long as I can & enjoy it with great memories .

Thanks to

My Dad & Mom for letting me “break” my truck & always being there . To my girlfriend Tabitha Combs for supporting me & becoming a part of our scene , Tom Higginbotham , Gary Shrader ,Henry Adkins & Darrell Poe Jr in one way or another these guys always helped out . A special thanks to my club (Family) Xtreme Lowz .

Engine Details

Make

2.0 1987

Cylinders

Displacement

Stock

Engine Mods

Stock

Chrome or polish

Chrome Air cleaner , valve cover , radiator cap , oil cap , hood prop

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel

Stock

Torque Converter

Stock

Axle

Stock

Gears

Stock

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame

4” C-notch & tilt bed

Frame Builder

Darrell Poe jr

Front Shocks

Slam specialties

Rear Shocks

Slam Specialties

Spindles

Stock

Four Link

Pete & Jakes

Compressor Info

2 chrome 480c viair

Airbag Info

2500 Firestone’s front 2600 Firestone’s rear

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type

Alba Banks

Rear Wheel Type

Alba Banks

Front Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Size

Front Tire Size

215/35/18

Rear Tire Size

215/35/18

Paint Details

Color

Stock Mazda L3 blue

Paint Type

Ppg

Painted By

John Paul Jones

Graphics By

Body Details

Hood

Stock

Grille

Chrome Mazda grill

Bumpers

Chrome Toyota 4x4 front bumper & valance

Body Mods

Shaved tailgate with reverse handle ,Frenched antenna , shaved gas door , emblems & body lines on the bed . Tonneau bed cover . Full tilt bed which is all hydraulics